Push for diversity in the boardroom

9:20 AM,
Jan. 15, 2014

Written by

Mark Rogers

Apple Inc. made news last week with the announcement that the company has amended its nominating and corporate governance committee charter to state that it is "committed to actively seeking out highly qualified women and individuals from minority groups to include in the pool from which board nominees are chosen."

How magnanimous of the technology giant -- the world's most valuable company is willing to consider women and minorities for its board. And while Apple will, of course, follow up this announcement with the appointment of a director with impeccable credentials who meets the ...